La Maison de la Grille

Authentic multi-hundred-year-old caretaker's house carefully restored, quietly located in the heart of the countryside on the very prestigious estate of the Château de Chaumont-Laguiche, an exceptional heritage complex from the 17th century (family property since 1418) renowned for its sumptuous listed stables, literal chef- work & equestrian palace built for the grandson of the King of France Charles IX by his wife Henriette de Laguiche, Duchess of Angoulême (one of the largest private stables of the Ancien Régime in France, the "most Italian" of all by its remarkable architecture inspired by Leonardo da Vinci), vast property considered as a belvedere also including a castle & a romantic park with a breathtaking view of the Charolais mountains, the foothills of Auvergne, up to at Mont Blanc on a clear day. Quiet environment in the hollow of a magnificent preserved setting of nature & greenery, on the edge of woods & meadows (with the peaceful Charolais cows as neighbours), neighboring the vast wild forest of Avaise protected in ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystem. Spacious comfortable cottage. Warm contemporary country character enhanced by the beautiful historical traces of the building (mantelpiece, floor tiles, beams, staircase... original). Zen & very soft atmosphere. Attic rooms nestled under the roof in "cocoon hut" mode. Pleasant lawned garden of 150m². Beautiful unobstructed view of the gentle surrounding countryside. Access to the beautiful swimming pool & private tennis court of the estate. Composition: property comprising 2 gîtes (totally independent) + historic building open to the public. Gite in a detached house comprising the estate's office/reception. Wireless. Electric heating. Raised ground floor (4 steps): kitchen-living room-lounge, separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 double bed 140x190cm / 4 single beds 90x190cm), shower room (shower/WC). Garden (150m²) + private parking. Local bikes. Swimming pool 12x6m (access from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.) + tennis in common. Amenities 2.5 km.